To help you understand the video better, read and discuss the following words and expressions:
- goal - something that you are trying to do or achieve
- relief - the removal or reducing of something that is painful or unpleasant
- sanction - an action that is taken to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc.
- civilian - relating to people who do not belong to the armed services or police
- ability to cheat - the means to break promises or a rule or law
- maintain leverage - to continue to have influence or power that can be used to achieve a desired result
- framework agreement - a set of basic ideas that may lead to a final arrangement, by which people agree about what is to be done
- finalise the details - to put all the pieces of information in a final form
- gap - a difference between two people, groups, or things
- bridging the gap - to make a difference between two groups smaller or less significant
First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.
Answer the questions in writing or in a group discussion.
- Which two parties are involved in the talks?
And what are their respective goals? - What is the so-called breakout time?
- How could the deal be achieved?
Name the steps Jim Sciutto describes. Give details for each step. - Explain what Jim Sciutto means when he says: “Getting the balance right is difficult.”
- Which party wants to lift the sanctions bit by bit. What arguments do they give?
